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'We take fly-tipping very seriously,' says WNC...but new data reveals just FOUR fines and ONE prosecution issued despite more than 19,000 fly-tipping reports in West Northamptonshire
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request by this newspaper has revealed that West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) took just four enforcement actions for fly-tipping in the first nine months of 2025, despite receiving more than 19,000 reports.
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Major plans submitted to build nearly 50 homes as extension to quiet Northamptonshire village – 'our village could be altered forever,' says parish
Major plans have been submitted to build up to 49 new homes as an extension to a quiet Northamptonshire village.
Plans for up to 700 new homes on edge of Northamptonshire town APPROVED at appeal
Plans for up to 700 new homes on the edge of a Northamptonshire town have been approved on appeal.
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In pictures: 24 very cute babies born in January and the first to be welcomed to Northampton in 2026
The first of the 2026 babies...
17-year-old sentenced in youth court after police officers spot him waving machete around in Northampton home
A 17-year-old boy has been sentenced in youth court after police officers spotted him waving a machete around in a Northampton home.
In pictures: Northampton town centre turns purple 10 years on from heartbreaking murder of 20-year-old India Chipchase
Northampton town centre turned purple on Friday night, in memory of 20-year-old India Chipchase who was tragically killed 10 years ago after a night out.
Air ambulance called as driver trapped in car following medical episode and collision in Northampton residential street
An air ambulance was called to an incident in Northampton over the weekend, as a driver was trapped in their car, following a medical episode and collision.
We Mean Business: Chron campaign hopes to curb closures after bleak start to 2026 across Northampton
Today, the Chronicle & Echo launches a new campaign in the hope of helping to curb future business closures after a bleak start to 2026 across Northampton.
Drivers invited to have their say on proposed 50mph limit on A43 near Northampton
Drivers using the A43 Moulton Bypass in Northampton could soon see the speed limit increased to 50mph under new proposals from West Northamptonshire Council.
Drivers warned of February disruption as multiple Northampton roads set to close
Drivers in Northampton are being warned to expect disruption next month as a series of temporary road and bus lane closures are planned across the town for essential utility and repair works.
CCTV image released after man stole £100 of meat, cheese and more from shop on University of Northampton campus
A CCTV image has been released by police after a man stolen £100 of meat, cheese and other chilled items from a shop on the University of Northampton campus.
Wellingborough teen charged with murder of man found dead in River Nene
A teenager from Wellingborough has appeared in court charged with murder.
Firearms amnesty launched across Northamptonshire after last campaign saw 41 weapons handed in
A firearms amnesty has been launched across Northamptonshire, after the last campaign saw 41 weapons handed in.
Death of Northampton man Robert Brown no longer being treated as murder as police say injury 'likely unintentionally self-inflicted'
The death of Northampton man, Robert Brown, is no longer being treated as murder.
Four teenagers arrested after 15-year-old boy taken to hospital following stabbing in Northampton
Four teenagers have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital following a stabbing in Northampton.
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UK weather: How the Met Office forecasts snow and the month we're most likely to see snowfall in the UK
A Met Office video shows how the forecaster predicts when snow will fall in the UK.
Northamptonshire's newest farm shop opens with traditional butcher, deli counter, fresh local produce, beer, ice-cream and promise of more to come
Northamptonshire's newest farm shop has been opened to customers fulfilling a dream move for the family-run business.
WNC dismisses viral video claim that controversial yellow box outside its Northampton town centre offices is illegal
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has dismissed claims that a yellow hatched box outside of its Northampton town centre headquarters was illegal – after a video by an expert went viral with a quarter-of-a-million views and counting.
Passionate Italian chef and pasta maker from Northampton shares ‘optimistic’ attitude for what’s to come
A passionate Italian chef from Northampton has shared her “optimistic” attitude towards what is to come, at what is a turbulent time for the hospitality industry.
Award-nominee proud to work with well-renowned businesses after taking venture full-time five months ago
The founder of a multi-award-nominated venture is proud to already work with well-renowned businesses across Northamptonshire after going full-time less than half-a-year ago.